The Provincial Government continues to work towards modernizing the forest tenure and pricing system. The government plans to launch a pilot project of two local forest management corporations which will manage crown forests. Minister Michael Gravelle says they're also launching enhanced shareholder sustainable forest licences. The changes mean municipalities and smaller forestry companies will have access to sustainable forests. Forest Industry organizations were against the proposed changes in the Spring, but Gravelle says they've taken in their concerns and made the necessary changes.
